Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Programs range on a month-to-month and season-to-season basis. 

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WOMEN’S PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Virtual Session (18+)
Tue, Feb 28 | 6:30-8pm | Zoom
Group meets monthly to discuss various topics. February session will focus on managing mental health. Register by Feb 5.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Vancouver (18+)
Feb 22-Apr 13 | Wed, 6:30-8:30pm
Hillcrest Community Centre
8-week intro to Dungeons & Dragons, a popular table-top, role-playing fantasy game! Register by Feb 5.

CANINE CUDDLES
Vancouver (13+)
Ages 13-17: 2:00-2:45pm | Ages 18+: 2:45-3:3pm
Canucks Autism Network office
In collaboration with Pet & Friends; join us for 45 mins of petting, cuddling and playing with dogs to de-stress and relax! Register by Feb 5.

Our program team aims to provide a range of opportunities for Autistic youth & adults to better understand and explore their mental health.

Past opportunities have included:

• Workshops led by clinicians & self-advocates
  Ie. Understanding Your Mental Health, Healthy Sleeping Habits
• Workshops led by self-advocates
  Ie. Blueprint for Overcoming Barriers, Setting Healthy Boundaries
• Healthy Relationships, Sexuality & Autism
  A multi-week program delivered in collaboration with Autism Nova Scotia

At Canucks Autism Network, we strive to meet the needs of each Autistic individual through participant collaboration. Our staff receive training to facilitate participation independently or with close support. In virtual programs, program staff facilitate and moderate discussion.

Please do not hesitate to speak with our staff on-site about support needs or strategies that most benefit you (e.g., sensory sensitivities, use of visual cues, etc).